MediaTek VS Snapdragon Processor Full Detailed Comparison 18-2019

As we are in the 21st century, so there is no limitation of technology and one of the most famous examples of emerging technology is our smartphone. Day by day they are getting more and more ripped as well as more powerful. When we talk about the performance of the smartphone, everyone knows that on which factor the performance depends, the hardware offered by the brand and the optimization done by the developers/engineers. And one of the best examples of correct optimization and hardware is the iPhone, but as more than 70% market share is for Android so in this article we will be focusing on Android only. When we think about the processors powering Android devices, the two most popular names which come to our minds are Qualcomm and MediaTek. So in this post, we are comparing the two processor makers MediaTek VS Snapdragon by 2018-2019.

MediaTek

Firstly we are talking about the MediaTek, that what the company is offering and in the comparison, we are only considering the power-packed SoC’s from the two manufacturers. MediaTek is the inventor of the first Deca-Core processor which means the power of 10 Cores in a smartphone, sounds amazing that means more data can be processed at a time and which inherently results in a better parallelism. The top-notch series of processors offered by MediaTek includes- Helio X27(MT6797X) and Helio X30 (MT6799), Helio X25(MT6797T), Helio X20(MT6797), they also have P series processors named Helio P20(MT6757), Helio P25(MT6757T), including recent Helio P60 and the latest Helio P70. Let’s talk about the basic structure of the manufacturer MediaTek. Their P-series processors like Helio P10/P20/P25 including P60 and P70 are the chip with ample amount of power and efficiency, let us make this easy for you these SoC’s are not the Flagship one but still has the potential to handle all modern apps. While on the other hand their X-series processors like Helio X25/Helio X20, Helio X27 and X30/40 are known for their mind-blowing performance. One of the biggest merits of these chips is that they are cheaper than the competition that is why you people may have noticed that in most of the Chinese smartphones, they are using MediaTek SoC’s. They offer similar performance to that of the rivals and still are a bit cheaper.

The latest smartphones from a Chinese manufacturer has proved that what a MediaTek chip can do, the phone is priced somewhere near to 219$ and still scored a reputable 1,10,000+ score in the Antutu test. We do not blindly believe in the rough scores the, processor has the potential to match the performance of the other processors available out there, and the smartphone was using an Helio X27, while the Helio X30 has a 141982 AnTuTu score which is also great, this also indicates that their future processors like X35 and X40 will be top class and they will provide way better performance than their predecessors.

Qualcomm/Snapdragon

Now we would like to talk about the top processors from the house of Qualcomm- Snapdragon 650/660, Snapdragon 652/653, Snapdragon 430/435, Snapdragon 625/626, Snapdragon 630/636, Snapdragon 710/720 also they have some flagship processors likeSnapdragon 835, 845 and the beast Snapdragon 855. These all were the best processor offered by Qualcomm in 2018-19. Some chip like Snapdragon 425/430/435/450 were targeted to the budget focused phones while other were targeted to the extreme users as we all know processors like Snapdragon 845, 855 and Snapdragon 636,660,710 don’t need an introduction. And in 2018-2019 Qualcomm is the only brand which has powered a dozen of Flagship phones like, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Nokia 6.1, 7.1 Plus, LG G7, Samsung Galaxy S9/S10 Edge, Asus Zenfone 5Z, Google Pixel 3 and much more.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs. Mediatek P70

And now we will compare the processor from each brand which falls in the same category. Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs. MediaTek Helio P70, however, it is very difficult to tell and these devices help us to make you understand the difference between the two is the Xiaomi Mi A2 vs. Realme U1. If you are the one who believes in the numbers then in the raw performance MediaTek Helio p70 take over the Snapdragon 660, but if we take a closer, then Snapdragon 660 is octa-core chipset whereas P70 also an Octa-Core chipset that has 8 cores, Helio P70 has a combination of 4 ARM Cortex-A53 cores and 4 ARM Cortex-A73 cores whereas Snapdragon 660 has 8x Qualcomm Kryo 260 CPU which is the reason behind the slight change in the performance of both. If you are a person who likes to Root, Flashing custom Roms then go for the Snapdragon 660 otherwise that much change in performance of Helio P70 doesn’t make any big difference. The Antutu Scores of the two are also good however AnTuTu scores also depends on other factors including the processor. The MediaTek’s P70 scores 150,000+ points on AnTuTu while the Snapdragon 660 scores 130,000+ which also indicates that you might get some boost in terms of performance in MediaTek P70 Processor. Both of the processors are supported and powered by AI (Artifical intelligence) in this case your smartphones are capable of improving performances itself like they can set best modes for cameras and also close the unwanted apps to improve the battery performance and more.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs. MediaTek Helio X25

Now the next comparison is of Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs. MediaTek Helio X25, And for making this comparison easy, we are considering the following devices- LeEco Le 2 Pro vs. LeEco Le 2(Indian version). Snapdragon 652 is an Octa-Core processor whereas Helio X25 is a Deca-Core processor. If we compare them in the raw performance then Helio X25 has a slight edge over the Snapdragon 652, Helio X25 scores 91000 in Antutu whereas Snapdragon 652 scores around 82000. Snapdragon 652 has a combination of 4 x Cortex A72 cores with 4 x Cortex A53 cores while Helio X25 has 2 x Cortex A72 cores with 8 x Cortex A53 cores. When it comes to real-time usage both processors are more than sufficient and can handle heavy multi-tasks easily but as we all know there is a better development for Snapdragon processors, so there are more custom things available to flash but in MediaTek chipsets the future development is not that good, but in raw performance Helio X25 has a slight edge which we can’t ignore.

Snapdragon 845 vs Helio X30

At present in the market, Qualcomm has the Snapdragon 845 as an extreme performer while MediaTek has its Helio X30. First of all, in synthetic benchmarks, the Snapdragon 845 holds the lead as it scores an unbelievable score of around 2,40,000+ while the Helio X30 was at just 1,50,000+. Both processors are different from them as Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is an Octa-Core chip while Helio X30 is a Deca-Core SoC. By reading it, most of you will probably think that a Deca-Core will perform better than the Octa-Core, but in real time the story is the opposite. We are not saying that Helio X30 is a bad chip at all, but when it comes to competition, a small margin should be considered. We are not going too much deep as we are not here to put you in a fix, we are here to give you the conclusion, So according to us in versus Snapdragon 845 and even 835 is ahead by a strong margin. The Snapdragon 845 chip is very recent but in 2018 many upcoming flagship smartphones will have it.

So for now(2017-18), undoubtedly the clear winner is the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. But we all are aware of the fact that Tech world is highly dynamic and it keeps on changing regularly, So it can be possible that in upcoming future the situation will be different. So for Tech related updates stay tuned to us.

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I think it is time to update the facts presented here. With the help of MediaTek Helio P60 and MediaTek Helio P22, Mid-range segment has got great contenders for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 636 and 660. Even my friends say so, after seeing the capability of my OPPO F7, powered by MediaTek Helio P60.

I think you should go with Vivo V9 in terms of processor, obviously, the Oppo F7 has a top MediaTek processor in P series but still, we belive that Snapdragon 625 is a more efficient chip, and for gaming always Snapdragon is the best choice.

G4 Plus is an amazing phone. The phone’s plastic body isn’t much appealing.SD 617 is a very capable chipset, a huge improvement over SD 615.It doesn’t hang and infact handles tasks pretty smooth.SD 617 plus vanilla Android is an awesome combination, and about processor clocking, MOTOROLA IS THE BEST.If the Author doubts he can compare the Moto X Play , with any other SD615 Phones and see for himself.

Hello, the performance of the Snapdragon 616 is slightly better than the Snapdragon 430 but a lot of factors are considered when we talk about smooth performance. The MIUI is better than the Lenovo’s Vibe UI but yes performance of the 616 is undoubtedly better.

I am koushik and i have a question about which one is better chipset & processor in these two phones : lenovo k5 plus 3GB and redmi 3s prime, because while comparing between these two, the k5 plus has a 3GB RAM and SD616 SoC where the 3s prime has same 3GB RAM but SD430 SoC……!!and also the k5 plus costs 8,499 INR and the 3s prime costs 8,999 INR,

So what is better by performance between these two phones kindly suggest me soon…….

If you are looking for pure performance than blindly go for the Z2 plus. And if you are interested in selfie camera than can choose any one of the two. Neither Vivo V5 nor Gionee A1 comes with a powerful performance.

Hie Anandhu, according to us go for the latest Moto G5 Plus because it house the best SoC inside when compared to Moto M or the old G4 Plus. The Snapdragon 625 performs surprisingly well in Gaming as well as in battery saving department as it comes with FinFET technology. And when it comes to Camera, Moto G5 Plus is the silent killer, we mean it can outperform even some of the phones which costs around 30,000 INR!

Hello G.Sakthidharan, there will be a price difference between the two because Moto G5 Plus packs a way better Camera than that of the Redmi Note 4 and secondly, Motorola’s reach and service is comparatively better than the Xiaomi. So it may be a reason that why Motorola Moto G5 Plus is a bit expensive!
According to us you should wait for the arrival of Moto G5 plus in India.

moto G5 plus has SD625 and it costs around ₹16000 but xioami redmi note 4 also has SD625 and identical specs like moto g5 plus but is ₹13000.why is this cost difference?WHICH I HAVE TO BUY NOW?PLEASE CLARIFY

Hello Ramesh, we apologize for the delay in reply. According to us you should go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, comparatively it is better than the ZTE Blade A2 Plus. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC which is better than the Mediatek’s MT6750T.

MediaTek is SHIT!! I have used a android phone with a stupid MediaTek chipset in it, and the performance was just crappy! The phone did react slow sometimes and it gets really HOT!! Now i use a phone with a Snapdragon chip of the “same class” as the MediaTek crap, and the Snapdragon BLOWS away the MediaTek, whatever any one would say, i KNOW from experience that the Snapdragon is the way TO GO!!

Hie Jaismeen, according to us in overall performance and in overall features also including Camera quality, Display, etc. We can say that Moto Z is a clear winner because even the Moto G4 Plus beats Moto M in some department.

Does mediatek helio X25/20 is better for gaming?
I want to buy a xiaomi redmi note 4..I am a normal gamer..I play games like coc,brothers in arms 3,N.O.V.A.3,marvel champions,mortral kombat X,…Etc.
Does heliox20/25 will better for me?
Or which chipset will better for me?

Media Tek lasts for more than 4 years which is very impressive now a days because, every day is getting more powerful more RAM more on board memory development. Not only in hardware but in software also now max. every app is now 64 bit supportive. If you see from KitKat onwards 2GB Ram is must because it needs around 700 to 800 MB Ram for only its OS(500mb) and bloatware. Before that from Gingerbread to Jellybean last version only they have 1GB Ram with the sufficient speed of multi tasking with 32 bit supporting apps. But now all are became 64 bit. As of now for multitasking and gaming performance Snapdragon is always dragon in the era of mobile computing. But if you use a Jellybean OS mobile with 1GB Ram from Snapdragon processor definitely you will scold the processor and memory management. But if you take same in Mediatek still it is a champion will not lag that much. OK as per other comments Mediatek is not that much useful for firmware or OS upgrades. But Snapdragon does. So for long time running without lagging without that much updates Mediatek is superb. For Medium time running means 1.5 to 2years With upgrades Snapdragon is beast.

I’m planning for a mobile with good battery backup, memory, browsing and clarity in audio, photos & video. Which of these is a better choice for me? Can anyone advice me plz…Gionee F103 Pro Or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

Hello Nishant, If you are a Gamer type of person then you should go for Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Hexa-Core processor and if you are a normal consumer, you often play games like Candy Crush, Pokemon Go then i will prefer you the K5 Note because Mediatek’s Helio P10 is not meant for Performance, it is a better battery saving processor with no doubts! But Snapdragon 650 can beat it badly in any task which is a performance oriented one.

WTF !!!snapdragon beats mediatek in every field whether its GPU or anything else mediatek has no comparison with snapdragon cause its the best SoC of all time. And yeah snapdragon SoC never heat up except SD810

Hello Kishore, Go for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 because it is a way newer Chipset than the Mediatek’s Helio P10 and in terms of rooting there is more liberty of custom ROM for the Snapdragon powered phones.

I would like to which processors to avoid, e.g. Snapdragon 410 and 615; which are supposed to heat very much.
So if you can provide a list of processors from Qualcomm and Mediatek it will be really great.

Bullshit!!
Qualcomm is obviously better in gaming performance
Qualcomm SoCs have their custom Adreno GPU which is better than ARM’s Mali shit.
Mediatek is not good at all.
and who said Qualcomm overheats.
Only Qualcomm SD 810 overheats

It packs 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor, the device can have good multitasking and gaming, octa core processors usually give best in performance, if you compare with quadcore, these days you will see most of the devices running on octa core processors.